It’s Free Summer Series Week!
This week only, discover seven premium video series for free. Each day we will release one popular series from our Pro video catalog. These releases will be available for free for 24 hours only, so stay tuned and join the discussion below for updates.
Day 2: Tom Elmhirst Vocal Production Workshop
Missed yesterday’s release? Join multi-award-winning engineer Tom Elmhirst as he explores the art of mixing vocals. Tom reveals his closely guarded engineering secrets and provides a complete breakdown of his post-production techniques. Uncover the creative process behind each artist’s sound and learn how he transforms their raw recordings into compelling sonic masterpieces.
Watch here for free, for 24 hours only!
What’s your approach to mixing vocals: consistent vocal chain with small tweaks, or fully custom per track? And what’s one plugin or technique you can’t live without?
Day 3: Illangelo producing ‘After Hours’ by the Weeknd
Grammy-winning producer Illangelo walks through his full mix of The Weeknd’s “After Hours,” breaking down his Ableton session and creative workflow. He reveals techniques for vocals, effects automation, and mix processing while sharing insights into the track’s inspiration and production.
Click here to watch it for free, 24 hours only.
We want to know your thoughts. What’s your go-to trick for keeping vocals clear and present in a dense, atmospheric mix?
Day 4: Catherine Marks mixing ‘Moaning Lisa Smile’ by Wolf Alice
Catherine Marks breaks down her workflow and career insights while walking through the mix of Wolf Alice’s “Moaning Lisa Smile” in Pro Tools. She shares techniques for layering guitars and vocals, using parallel processing, and shaping mixes with professional gear, alongside lessons from her studio experience.
Watch here for free for 24 hours only.
Tell us what you think! How do you balance density and impact in heavily layered mixes – subtractive EQ, automation, arrangement tweaks, or something else?
Day 5: Tony Hoffer mixing ‘Midnight City’ by M83
Tony Hoffer revisits his original mix of M83’s “Midnight City,” breaking down the Pro Tools session and recreating the track entirely in the box. He shares insights on EQ, group processing, and mix decisions while reflecting on how his workflow and approach have evolved.
Watch here, free for the next 24 hours.
How do Tony Hoffer’s updated mix decisions reflect changes in technology and personal workflow? Do you think the newer approach actually improves the original track?
Day 6: Anthony Kilhoffer Mixing ‘Ni**as in Paris’ by Jay-Z, Kanye West
Recorded and mixed in various hotel rooms between New York and Paris, this multi-platinum record has become one of the defining records of the 2010s. Watch Anthony Kilhoffer revisit the original production session in Logic Pro and learn how he mixes hit records on the go from his mobile studio.
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What are your thoughts on Anthony Kilhoffer’s ‘on-the-go’ mixing approach (working in hotel rooms and a mobile setup) influence the creative and technical decisions in ‘Ni**as in Paris’?
Day 7: Ian Fitchuk producing ‘Slow Burn’ by Kacey Musgraves
Explore the colorful world of Kacey Musgraves as we dive into the writing and production of this genre-bending hit single. In his debut series, award-winning producer Ian Fitchuk breaks down the creative process behind the song and reveals how to craft innovative musical arrangements using live instrumentation.
Watch here for free for the next 24 hours.
What is your take on mixing genre-bending music? How do you decide which elements stay “authentic” to a genre and which ones you intentionally push or break?
